Trustee

Join our Board and help us support Asian mothers who are fleeing domestic abuse.

About Maa Shanti

We offer practical support, advocacy, emotional support, and activities tailored to the needs of South Asian mothers. Services are available in person, online, or in a blended format, and the team speaks Bengali, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi to ensure culturally sensitive engagement.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities: 

·         Ensure the charity fulfills its purposes as outlined in its governing document.

·         Ensure compliance with the governing document, charity law, and other applicable laws.

·         Act in the charity’s best interests, making balanced and informed decisions. Contribute to the Board’s strategic direction, policy-setting, and goal definition, including performance evaluation.

·         Provide guidance based on experience, supporting new initiatives.

·         Ensure effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

·         Monitor Maa Shanti’s financial, strategic, and operational performance. 

In addition to general trustee responsibilities, we're particularly interested with in candidates who have the following skills:

·         HR

·         Charity Governance

·         Legal expertise (family law/immigration)

Time Commitment:

·         Quarterly Board meetings.

·         2 away days a year.

·         In addition to Board meetings, there may be some ad hoc work support required in between meetings.

·         Remote/hybrid working offered if needed.

What are we looking for?

You do not need previous governance experience to join the board. We will provide an induction an ongoing support.

Personal skills and qualities:

·         Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

·         Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

·         Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

·         Enthusiasm for the work of Maa Shanti.

·         Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. 

We warmly welcome applications from individuals who bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our Board. As a woman only and led-by-and-for organisation, all board members must be women, and at least 90% of the board must come from South Asian backgrounds.

What difference will you make?

Joining Maa Shanti’s Board is an opportunity to be part of a values-led, survivor-centred organisation making a real difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse. As a trustee, you will help shape the future of a trusted, community-rooted charity at a time of growth and increasing need. You’ll work alongside a thoughtful, supportive Board and leadership team, contributing your perspective, skills and lived experience to ensure survivors’ voices remain at the heart of everything we do.